Fujifilm S2980, S2995 Owner's Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX

S2900 Series

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S2900 series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html

BL01246-201 EN

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Photography

More on Playback

Movies

Connections

Menus

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Appendix

For Your Safety

•Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

•Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

•Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

•Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Installation

Power Sources: This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fi t into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fi t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings: This video product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fi t into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fi re or electric shock.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture: Do not use this video product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Power-Cord Protection: Power-Sup- ply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Accessories: Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur-

faces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

											For Your Safety
	Power Lines: An outside antenna sys-										Replacement Parts: When replace-
							Use		Service
	tem should not be located in the						Cleaning: Unplug this video product		Servicing: Do not attempt to service		ment parts are required, be sure
	vicinity of overhead power lines or						from the wall outlet before clean-		this video product yourself as open-		the service technician has used
	other electric light or power circuits,						ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or		ing or removing covers may expose		replacement parts specifi ed by the
	or where it can fall into such power						aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth		you to dangerous voltage or other		manufacturer or have the same
	lines or circuits. When installing an						for cleaning.		hazards. Refer all servicing to quali-		characteristics as the original part.
	outside antenna system, extreme						Object and Liquid Entry: Never push		fi ed service personnel.		Unauthorized substitutions may
	care should be taken to keep from										result in fi re, electric shock or other
	touching such power lines or circuits						objects of any kind into this video		Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this		hazards.
	as contact with them might be fatal.						product through openings as they		video product from the wall outlet		Safety Check: Upon completion of any
							may touch dangerous voltage		and refer servicing to qualifi ed ser-
	EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING						points or short out parts that could		vice personnel under the following		service or repairs to this video prod-
	AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE						result in a fi re or electric shock. Never		conditions:		uct, ask the service technician to
	Ground Clamp					Antenna	spill liquid of any kind on the video		When the power-supply cord or		perform safety checks to determine
							product.		plug is damaged.		that the video product is in proper
						Lead in Wire
									If liquid has been spilled, or objects		operating condition.
							Lightning: For added protection for
		Electric							have fallen into the video product.
							this video product receiver during
		Service
							a lightning storm, or when it is left		If the video product has been ex-
	Equipment
						Antenna	unattended and unused for long pe-		posed to rain or water.
						Discharge Unit	riods of time, unplug it from the wall		If the video product has been
	Ground
						(NEC SECTION	outlet and disconnect the antenna		dropped or the cabinet has been
	Clamps
						810-20)	or cable system. This will prevent		damaged.
		Power Service							If the video product does not op-
	Grounding Electrode					Grounding	damage to the video product due to		erate normally be following the
	System (NEC ART 250.					Conductors	lightning and power-line surges.		operating instructions. Adjust only
				PART H)		(NEC SECTION			those controls that are covered by

810-21)

the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualifi ed technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

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For Your Safety

Be sure to read this notes before using

Safety Notes

•Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

•After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place.

About the Icons

The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the infor- WARNING mation is ignored.

This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result CAUTION if the information is ignored.

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the information which is to be observed.

	Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“im-
	portant”).
	Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is
	prohibited (“Prohibited”).
	Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be
	performed (“Required”).
	WARNING
	If a problem arises, turn the camera off, remove the battery, disconnect and
	unplug the AC power adapter.
Unplug	Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting
	any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fi re
from power	or electric shock.
socket.	• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

WARNING

Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera.

If water or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter.

Continued use of the camera can cause a fi re or electric shock.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower.

Do not use in This can cause a fi re or electric shock. the bathroom

or shower.

Never attempt to disassemble or modify (never open the case).

Do not disas- Failure to observe this precaution can cause fi re or electric shock. semble

Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or in Do not touch injury from touching the damaged parts. Remove the battery im-

	internal	mediately, taking care to avoid injury or electric shock, and take the
	parts
		product to the point of purchase for consultation.
		Do not change, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not
		place heavy objects on the connection cord.
		These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re or electric
		shock.
		• If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
		Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
		This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
		Never attempt to take pictures while in motion.
		Do not use the camera while you are walking or driving a vehicle. This
		can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident.
		Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm.
		This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the
		lightning discharge.
		Do not use the battery except as specified.
		Load the battery as aligned with the indicator.

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For Your Safety

WARNING

Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products. Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the battery.

Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak and cause fi re or injury as a result.

Use only the battery or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown.

The use of other power sources can cause a fi re.

If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing. Flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away.

Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here.

The Ni-MH battery charger is designed for FUJIFILM HR-AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fl uid, overheat or burst.

When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the battery, keep it in the hard case. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.

Contact with other metallic objects or battery could cause the battery to ignite or burst.

Keep Memory Cards out of the reach of small children.

Because Memory Cards are small, they can be swallowed by children.

Be sure to store Memory Cards out of the reach of small children. If a child swallows a Memory Card, seek medical attention or call an emergency number.

Do not use in the presence of flammable objects, explosive gases, or dust.

CAUTION

Do not use this camera in locations affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust.

This can cause a fi re or electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures.

Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can cause a fi re.

CAUTION

Keep out of the reach of small children.

This product could cause injury in the hands of a child.

Do not place heavy objects on the camera.

This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury.

Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected. Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter.

This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fi re or electric shock.

Do not use the AC power adapter when the plug is damaged or the plug socket connection is loose.

This could cause a fi re or electric shock.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket.

This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fi re.

When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter.

Failure to do so can cause a fi re or electric shock.

When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket.

Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fi re.

Using a flash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight.

Take particular care when photographing infants and young children.

When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly. Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card.

Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera.

Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric shock.

•Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years.

•Please note this is not a free of charge service.

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Power Supply and Battery

*Confirm your battery type before reading the following descriptions.

The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fi re or explosion.

1Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

* When shipped, the battery is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before using it.

*When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case.

■ Battery Features

•The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a battery that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

•To maximize the life of the battery, turn the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not being used.

•The number of available frames will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare fully charged battery. You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture.

If you are using a heating pad, take care not to place the battery directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a depleted battery in cold conditions.

■ Charging the Battery

• You can charge the battery using the battery charger (included).

- The battery can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the time of charging battery.

-You should charge the battery at an ambient temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). If you charge the battery at a temperature outside this range, charging takes longer because the performance of the battery is impaired.

-You cannot charge the battery at temperatures of 0°C (+32°F) or below.

•The Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted fl at before being charged.

•The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal.

•Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

■ Battery Life

At normal temperatures, the battery can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

■ Notes on storage

•If a battery is stored for long periods while charged, the performance of the battery can be impaired. If the battery will not be used for some time, run the battery out before storing it.

•If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the battery from the camera.

•Store the battery in a cool place.

-The battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature between +15°C and +25°C (+59°F and +77°F).

-Do not leave the battery in hot or extremely cold places.

■Handling the Battery Cautions for Your Safety:

•Do not carry or store battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

•Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fi re.

•Do not attempt to take apart or change the battery.

•Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specifi ed.

•Dispose of used battery promptly.

•Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts.

•Do not expose the battery to water.

•Always keep the battery terminals clean.

•Do not store batteries in hot places. Also, if you use the battery for a long period, the camera body and the battery itself will become warm. This is normal. Use the AC power adapter if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a long period of time.

2Camera uses AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) rechargeable batteries

* For details on the batteries that you can use, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your camera.

■ Cautions for Using Battery

•Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fi re.

•Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

•Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep batteries from getting wet or stored in moist locations.

•Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, including battery casings.

•Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

•Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, discolored.

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•Do not store batteries in warm or humid places.

•Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.

•Make sure that the battery polarity (Cand D) is correct.

•Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use charged and discharged batteries together.

•Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time.

•If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the camera. Note if the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time and date settings are cleared.

•The batteries feel warm right after being used. Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off and wait for the batteries to cool down.

•Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations, warm the batteries by placing them inside your garments before use. Batteries do not work well when cold. They will work again when the temperature returns to normal.

•Soil (such as fi ngerprints) on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.

If any battery fl uid comes into contact with your hands or clothing, fl ush the area thoroughly with water. Note that battery fl uid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fl uid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment.

■Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly

•Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the “memory effect”. Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by “memory” suffer from the problem of only providing power for a short time after being charged. To prevent this problem, discharge and recharge them several times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function.

Deactivation and memory are specifi c to Ni-MH batteries and are not in fact battery faults.

See Owner’s Manual for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable batteries”.

CAUTION

Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function when alkaline batteries being used.

•To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger is used correctly.

•Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries.

•Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.

•Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small amount of current is used even when the camera is turned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH batteries in the camera for a long period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them unusable even after recharging.

•Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not used, and the time for which they can be used may be shortened as a result.

•Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate

rapidly if over-discharged (e.g. by discharging the batteries in a fl ashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge the batteries.

•Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery can only be used for a short time even after repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end of its service life.

■ Disposing of Batteries

•When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.

3Notes on both models ( 1 , 2 )

■AC Power Adapter

Always use the AC Power Adapter with the camera. The use of an AC Power adapter other than FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter can be damaged to your digital camera.

For details on the AC power adapter, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your camera.

•Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only.

•Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal.

•Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.

•Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other than your camera.

•During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch. This is normal.

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	• Do not take apart the AC power	unless intended only for personal	■ Trademark Information	■ Explanation of Color Television
	adapter. Doing so could be dan-	use. Note that some restrictions ap-	• E and xD-Picture Card™ are	System
	gerous.	ply to the photographing of stage	trademarks of FUJIFILM Corpora-	NTSC: National Television System
	• Do not use the AC power adapter	performances, entertainments and	tion.	Committee, color television
	in a hot and humid place.	exhibits, even when intended purely	• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark	telecasting		specifi cations
	• Do not subject the AC power	for personal use. Users are also asked	of International Business Machines	adopted mainly in the U.S.A.,
	adapter to strong shocks.	to note that the transfer of Memory	Corp. of the U.S.A.	Canada and Japan.
	• The AC power adapter may emit a	Card containing images or data pro-	• Macintosh, QuickTime, and Mac OS	PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a
	humming. This is normal.	tected under copyright laws is only	are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the	color	television system ad-
	• If used near a radio, the AC power	permissible within the restrictions	U.S.A. and other countries.
				opted	mainly	by European
	adapter may cause static. If this	imposed by those copyright laws.	• Windows 7, Windows Vista and the
				countries and China.
	happens, move the camera away		Windows logo are trademarks of
		■ Handling Your Digital Camera		■ Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.3)
	from the radio.	To ensure that images are recorded	the Microsoft group of companies.
			• IrSimple™ Trademark is owned by	Exif Print Format is a newly revised
		correctly, do not subject the camera
	Before Using the Camera	to impact or shock while an image is	the Infrared Data Association®.	digital camera fi le format that con-
	Do not aim the camera at extremely		• IrSS™ Trademark or IrSimpleShot™	tains a variety of shooting informa-
	bright light sources, such as the sun	being recorded.	Trademark is owned by the Infra-	tion for optimal printing.
	in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe	■ Liquid Crystal	red Data Association®.
	this precaution could damage the	If the LCD monitor is damaged, take	• SDHC logo is a trademark.	IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read Before
	camera image sensor.	particular care with the liquid crystal	• HDMI logo is a trademark.	Using the Software
		in the monitor. If any of the follow-	• YouTube is a trademark of Google
	■ Test Shots Prior to Photography			Direct or indirect export, in whole or
	For important photographs (such as	ing situations arise, take the urgent	Inc.	in part, of licensed software without
	weddings and overseas trips), always	action indicated.	• Other company or product names	the permission of the applicable
	take a test shot and view the im-	• If liquid crystal comes in contact	are trademarks or registered trade-	governing bodies is prohibited.
	age to make sure that the camera is	with your skin:	marks of the respective compa-
		Wipe the area with a cloth and	nies.
	working normally.
		then wash thoroughly with soap
	• FUJIFILM Corporation cannot ac-		■ Notes on Electrical Interference
	cept liability for any incidental	and running water.	If the camera is to be used in hos-
		• If liquid crystal gets into your eye:
	losses (such as the costs of photog-		pitals or aircrafts, please note that
	raphy or the loss of income from	Flush the affected eye with clean
		water for at least 15 minutes and	this camera may cause interference
	photography) incurred as a result
		then seek medical assistance.	to other equipment in the hospital
	of faults with this product.		or aircraft. For details, please check
		• If liquid crystal is swallowed:
	■ Notes on Copyright		with the applicable regulations.
		Flush your mouth thoroughly with
	Images recorded using your digital	water. Drink large quantities of wa-
	camera system cannot be used in	ter and induce vomiting. Then seek
	ways that infringe copyright laws	medical assistance.
	without the consent of the owner,

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About This Manual

Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below.

Camera Q & A ......................................................pg. x

Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”

Table of Contents .............................................pg. xiii

The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here.

.............................................Troubleshooting

pg. 106

Having a specifi c problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

.........................................................Glossary

pg. 117

The meanings of some technical terms may be found here.

......................Warning Messages and Displays

pg. 113

Find out what’s behind that flashing icon or error message in the display.

Restrictions on Camera Settings..............Basic Manual

See the Basic Manual for restrictions on the options available in each shooting mode.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored on optional SD or SDHC memory cards. In this manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 10.

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Camera Q & A

Find items by task.

Camera Setup

	Question	Key phrase	See page
	How do I set the camera clock?	Date and time	14
	Can I set the clock to local time when I travel?	Time difference	98
	How do I keep the display from turning off automatically?	Auto power off	101
	How do I make the display brighter or darker?	LCD brightness	101
	How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?	Operation and shutter volume	96
		Silent mode	18
	Can I change the sound the shutter makes?	Shutter sound	96
	What do the icons in the display mean?	Displays	4
	How much charge is left in the battery?	Battery level	16
	Can I increase the capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries?	Discharge	102

Sharing Pictures

Question	Key phrase	See page
Can I print pictures on my home printer?	Printing pictures	60

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Camera Q & A

Taking Pictures

Question	Key phrase	See page
How can I avoid blurred pictures?	Dual IS mode	17
How can I make good portraits?	Intelligent Face Detection	31
Can the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes?	Mmode	15
Can I choose my own settings for different scenes?	Scene position	21
How can I be sure my subject is smiling when I take a photograph?	Smile detection	22
How can I be sure that nobody blinked when the photo was taken?	Blink detection	32
How do I shoot close-ups?	Macro mode (close-ups)	35
How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring?
How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the fl ash?	Flash mode	36
How do I “fi ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?
How do I take a series of pictures in a single burst?	Continuous Shooting mode	38
How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer?	Self-timer mode	77
How do I shoot a panorama?	Motion panorama	24
Can I choose shutter speed and aperture?	P, S, A, and M modes	26
Can I save and recall camera settings?	C mode	30
How do I adjust exposure?	Exposure compensation	43
How do I keep a moving subject in focus?	Tracking	81
How do I shoot movies?	Recording movies	55
How do I frame pictures in the viewfi nder?	EVF/LCD button	5

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		Camera Q & A
	Viewing Pictures
	Question	Key phrase	See page
	How do I view my pictures?	Single-frame playback	44
	How can I delete pictures easily?	The bbutton	20
	How can I select and delete individual pictures or delete all pictures	Deleting pictures	52
	at once?
	Can I zoom in on pictures during playback?	Playback zoom	45
	Can I mark images with favorite (I) rating?	I Favorites	45
	How do I view a lot of pictures at once?	Multi-frame playback	47
	Can I create photobooks from my favorite pictures?	Photobook assist	49
	How do I fi nd pictures?	Image search	51
	Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion?	Protect	89
	Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures?	Choosing a display format	44
	Can I select pictures for upload to YouTubeTM?	Uploading pictures	86
	Can I select pictures for upload to Facebook?

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety .................................................................................	ii
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................	ii
Safety Notes....................................................................................	iv
About This Manual.........................................................................	ix
Camera Q & A.....................................................................................	x
Before You Begin
Introduction.......................................................................................	1
Symbols and Conventions..........................................................	1
Supplied Accessories....................................................................	1
Parts of the Camera.......................................................................	2
Camera Displays ..........................................................................	4
The Mode Dial ..............................................................................	6
First Steps
The Strap and Lens Cap ................................................................	7
Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................	8
Inserting a Memory Card...........................................................	10
Turning the Camera on and Off...............................................	13
Shooting Mode .............................................................................	13
Playback Mode..............................................................................	13
Basic Setup .......................................................................................	14

Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in M(Scene Recognition) ..Mode 15
Viewing Pictures ............................................................................	20
More on Photography
Shooting Mode...............................................................................	21
MSCENE RECOGNITION .................................................	21
BAUTO ..........................................................................................	21
SP SCENE POSITION ....................................................................	21
NMOTION PANORAMA.....................................................	24
P: PROGRAM AE ............................................................................	26
S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE...........................................................	27
A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE........................................................	28
M: MANUAL ....................................................................................	29
C: CUSTOM MODE........................................................................	30
Intelligent Face Detection.........................................................	31
Blink Detection .............................................................................	32
Focus Lock ........................................................................................	33
FMacro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) ...............	35
NUsing the Flash (Intelligent Flash).....................................	36
IContinuous Shooting (Burst Mode)................................	38
cInstant Zoom ............................................................................	40
dExposure Compensation.....................................................	42

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More on Playback
Playback Options...........................................................................	44
Playback Zoom..............................................................................	45
I Favorites: Rating Pictures ....................................................	45
Viewing Photo Information......................................................	46
Multi-Frame Playback.................................................................	47
Viewing Panoramas......................................................................	48
kPhotoBook Assist....................................................................	49
Creating a PhotoBook ................................................................	49
Viewing PhotoBooks ..................................................................	50
Editing and Deleting PhotoBooks.........................................	50
bImage Search............................................................................	51
ADeleting Pictures ....................................................................	52
Deleting One Picture..................................................................	52
Deleting Multiple Pictures .......................................................	53
Deleting All Pictures ...................................................................	54
Movies
FRecording Movies...................................................................	55
aViewing Movies .......................................................................	57
Connections
Viewing Pictures on TV...............................................................	58
Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................	60
Connecting the Camera ............................................................	60
Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................	60
Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................	61
Creating a DPOF Print Order....................................................	63
Viewing Pictures on a Computer............................................	66
Installing the Software...............................................................	66
Connecting the Camera ............................................................	70

Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........................................	72
Using the F-Mode Menu..........................................................	72
F-Mode Menu Options.............................................................	73
NISO............................................................................................	73
OIMAGE SIZE............................................................................	74
PFINEPIX COLOR....................................................................	75
Using the Shooting Menu.........................................................	75
Shooting Menu Options............................................................	76
BSELF-TIMER............................................................................	77
TIMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................	78
DWHITE BALANCE .................................................................	79
HSHARPNESS...........................................................................	80
CPHOTOMETRY......................................................................	80
FAF MODE................................................................................	81
JAE BRACKETING ..................................................................	82
IFLASH......................................................................................	82

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode..........................................	83
Using the F-Mode Menu..........................................................	83
F-Mode Menu Options.............................................................	83
ISLIDE SHOW .........................................................................	84
Using the Playback Menu .........................................................	85
Playback Menu Options.............................................................	85
jMARK FOR UPLOAD TO ....................................................	86
BRED EYE REMOVAL.............................................................	88
DPROTECT ................................................................................	89
GCROP........................................................................................	90
ORESIZE .....................................................................................	91
CIMAGE ROTATE.....................................................................	92
FVOICE MEMO........................................................................	93
The Setup Menu.............................................................................	95
Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................	95
Setup Menu Options...................................................................	96
NTIME DIFFERENCE...............................................................	98
KFORMAT..................................................................................	99
AIMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................	99
BFRAME NO..........................................................................	100
IPLAYBACK VOLUME.........................................................	101
JLCD BRIGHTNESS..............................................................	101
MAUTO POWER OFF............................................................	101
DDIGITAL ZOOM ..................................................................	101
PDISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) .........................	102

Technical Notes
Optional Accessories ................................................................	103
Accessories from FUJIFILM ....................................................	104
Caring for the Camera ..............................................................	105
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .........................................................................	106
Warning Messages and Displays..........................................	113
Appendix
Glossary ...........................................................................................	117
Memory Card Capacity .............................................................	118
Specifications................................................................................	119

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Introduction

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual:

3Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1Note: Points to note when using the camera.

2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplifi ed for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (×4)			USB-A/V cable					Strap

• Basic Manual

Lens cap

CD-ROM

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Parts of the Camera

For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.

1	....................................................Strap eyelet	7	7	............................................Indicator lamp	19	12	Microphone	.........................................55, 93
2	Zoom control...............................	16, 45, 47	8	Mode dial ........................................................	6	13	Speaker...................................................	57, 94
3	Shutter button...........................................	19	9	AF-assist illuminator ...............................	34	14	Lens.........................................................	13, 119
4	g(Intelligent Face Detection) button.......31			Self-timer lamp..........................................	77
5	I(burst mode) button ..............................	38	10	Flash..................................................................	36
6	Gswitch ..........................................	13	11	Flash pop-up button .............................	36

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15	....................Electronic viewfi nder	5	22	Battery-chamber latch	.................. 8
16	Selector button (see below)		23	EVF/LCD (display selection) button .... 5
17	Monitor...................................................	4	24	a(playback) button ...............	20, 44
18	DISP (display)/BACK button..................		25	F(photo mode) button............	72, 83
	....................................................17, 18, 45		26	Terminal cover..................	58, 60, 70
19	d(exposure compensation/photo info)		27	Memory card slot...........................	11
20	button...........................................	42, 46	28	Connector for USB-A/V .....cable
	Tripod mount			...................................................	58, 60, 70
21	Battery-chamber cover................	8	29	HDMI Mini Connector................	58

The Selector Button

Move cursor up
b(delete) button (pg. 20)	MENU/OK button (pg. 14)
m(monitor brightness) button (see below)
Move cursor left	Move cursor right
F(macro) button (pg. 35)	N(fl ash) button (pg. 36)

Move cursor down

c(instant zoom) button (pg. 40)

2 Tip: Monitor Brightness

Pressing the mbutton briefl y increases monitor brightness, making the display easier to see in bright light. Normal brightness is restored when a photograph is taken.

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Camera Displays

The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings.

■ Shooting

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		1	Number of available frames............	118	13	Blur warning............................	36, 109, 113
	19	2	Image size.....................................................	74	14	Date and time.............................................		14
		3	Focus warning	18	15	Shutter speed and aperture		26
	100
	N	4	Silent mode .................................................	18	16	Sensitivity......................................................		73
		5	Burst mode ..................................................	38	17	Image quality..............................................		78
		6	Metering ........................................................	80	18	Monitor brightness...................................		3
		7	Intelligent Face Detection		19	FinePix color................................................		75
			indicator.........................................................	31	20	White balance ............................................		79
		8	Shooting mode.........................................	21	21	Battery level.................................................		16
		9	Flash mode...................................................	36	22	Dual IS mode ..............................................		17
		10	Macro (close-ups) mode .....................	35	23	Exposure indicator ..................................		42
		11	Self-timer indicator .................................	77	24	Exposure compensation
		12	Focus frame.................................................	81		indicator.........................................................		42

■ Playback

100-0001

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1	....................................................Gift image	44	7	..............................DPOF print indicator	63
2	Silent mode indicator............................	18	8	Voice memo indicator...........................	93
3	Red-eye removal indicator ................	88	9	Photobook assist indicator ................	49
4	Intelligent Face Detection		10	Mark for upload to...................................	86
	indicator.........................................................	31	11	Frame number........................................	100
5	Playback mode indicator ............	20, 44	12	Rating...............................................................	45
6	Protected image.......................................	89

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Introduction

The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

The electronic viewfi nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright lighting conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfi nder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in effect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

EVF

LCD

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Introduction

The Mode Dial

To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras (pg. 21).

M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point- and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the scene (pg. 15).

SP (SCENE POSITION): Choose a scene suited to the subject or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest (pg. 21).

P, S, A, M: Select for full control over cam- era settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (pg. 26).

C (CUSTOM): Recall stored settings for

modes P, S, A, and M (pg. 30).

F(MOVIE): Record movies with sound (pg. 55).

N(MOTION PANORAMA): Take a series of photographs and combine them to form

a panorama (pg. 24).

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The Strap and Lens Cap

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below.

3 Caution

To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.

The Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap as shown.

Steps First

To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet (q) and secure the lens cap to the strap (w).

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Battery casing

Inserting the Batteries

The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.

1Open the battery-chamber cover.

Slide the battery-cham-

ber latch in the direction shown and open the bat- tery-chamber cover.

1Note

Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat- tery-chamber cover.

3 Cautions

•Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image fi les or memory cards.

•Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover.

2Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries in the

orientation shown by the “+“ and “–“ marks inside the battery chamber.

3 Cautions

• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

• Never use batteries with peeling or damaged casing or mix old and new batteries, batter- ies with different charge levels,

or batteries of different types. Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking or overheating.

•Never use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.

•The capacity of alkaline batteries varies with the manufacturer and drops at temperatures below 10 °C/50 °F; Ni-MH batteries are recommended.

•Fingerprints and other soil on the battery terminals can shorten battery life.

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Inserting the Batteries

3Close the battery-chamber cover.

Close the battery-cham-

ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place.

3 Caution

Do not use force. If the battery-chamber cover does not close, check that the batteries are in the correct orientation and try again.

2 Tip: Using an AC Power Adapter

The camera can be powered by an optional AC power adapter and DC coupler (sold separately).

Choosing the Battery Type
After	replacing the batteries
						SET	-UP		5/5
with batteries of a different type,						GUIDANCE DISPLAY
						VIDEO SYSTEMLITHIUM
select	the battery type using					CUSTOM		RESETALKALINE
						BATTERY		TYPENI-MH
the TBATTERY TYPE option						DISCHARGE
in the setup menu (pg. 97) to

ensure that the battery level is

displayed correctly and the camera does not turn off unexpectedly.

Steps First

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Inserting a Memory Card

The camera can store pictures on SD memory cards (sold separately) .

■ Compatible Memory Cards

SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.

3 Caution

Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked posi-

tion.

Write-protect switch

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Inserting a Memory Card

■ Inserting a Memory Card

1 Open the battery-chamber cover.

1Note

Be sure the camera is off before opening the batterychamber cover.

2Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.

Click

Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.

3Close the battery-chamber cover.

Close the battery-cham-

ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place.

Removing Memory Cards

After confi rming that the camera is off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.

3 Cautions

•The memory card may spring out if you remove your fi nger immediately after pushing the card in.

•Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Inserting a Memory Card

3 Cautions

•Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.

•Format memory cards before fi rst use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 99.

•Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.

•miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.

•Do not affix labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.

•Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card. Use a card with a class 4 write speed (4 MB/s) or better when shooting HD movies.

•Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image fi les. Always use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards; before editing or renaming fi les, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

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Turning the Camera on and Off

Shooting Mode

Slide the Gswitch in the direction shown below. The lens will extend automatically.

Slide the Gswitch to turn the camera off.

2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode

Press the abutton to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

3 Cautions

•Forcibly preventing the lens from extending could cause damage or product malfunction.

•Pictures can be affected by fi ngerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.

•The Gbutton does not completely disconnect the camera from its power supply.

Playback Mode

To turn the camera on and begin playback, press

the abutton for about a second.

Steps First

Press the abutton again or slide the G switch to turn the camera off.

2 Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode

To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the abutton to return to playback.

2 Tip: Auto Power Off

The camera will turn of f automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the MAUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 101). To turn the camera on, use the Gswitch or press the a button for about a second.

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Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 96).

1 Choose a language.							1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language.
		START MENU
		ENGLISH
		FRANCAIS
		DEUTSCH
		ESPAÑOL
		PORTUGUÊS					1.2 Press MENU/OK.
		SET	NO
2 Set the date and time.
							2.1 Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day,
		DATE / TIME NOT SET
			2013				hour, or minute and press up or down to change. To change
			2012				the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed, high-
		YY. MM. DD	2011 1. 1	12:00
			2010	AM			light the date format and press the selector up or down.
			2009
		SET	NO

2.2Press MENU/OK. A battery type message will be displayed; if the type differs from the type inserted in the camera, use the setup menu TBATTERY TYPE option (pg. 97) to specify the correct type.

2 Tip: The Camera Clock

If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock and battery type will be reset and the lan- guage-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on. If the batteries are left in the camera for about 10 hours, the battery can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock, language, or battery type.

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